AMY SILVA, MSN, APRN- CNP, FNP-C

adh2y2@r.postjobfree.com C: 575-***-**** 1824 Rainy Meadows Dr., Austin, TX 78758

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented graduate of the University of Arlington in the Family Nurse Practitioner program. Clinical experience includes over 780 hours in the following populations: family medicine, internal medicine, women's health, urgent care, and pediatrics including complex pediatric patients. Seeking a position as a nurse practitioner in a practice that serves to manage patients in all stages of their health journey. Including management of acute and chronic illnesses including hypertension, diabetes, depression, migraines, and preventative health. More than 11 years of experience as a registered nurse.

Skills

· Chronic and acute pain management including high risk medicatons.Pain management in post operative patients including PCA pumps, epidurals, contiuous infusions, conscience sedation.

· Preventative care focus

· Patient/ family-centered care

· Chronic illness management

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· Health and wellness expert

· Strong organization, planning and leadership skills

·Experience caring for postoperative patients

· Excellent at interpreting lab results

· Electronic health records systems (Athena, COMPASS, and Meditec)

· Exceptional communication and critical thinking skills

· Post operative cardiac care

Experience

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas Ascension, Austin, TX

Registered Nurse 03/2016 – Current

· Pediatric float pool - trained in PICU, CCU, NICU, ER, Acute Care and Rehab.

· Hospital resource RN

· COVID swabbing for pre procedure pediatric patients

· COVID screening for employees and visitors

· Proficient in electronic health records system

· Preceptor/ mentor to new graduate, new hire nurses and travel nurses.

· Trained in continue renal replacement therapy

· Team-oriented, skilled in critical thinking and communication.

· Offered medical advice based on expertise and physician's directions.

· Conducted patient assessments by taking vital signs and interviewing about symptoms.

· Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.

·Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

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Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas Ascension, Austin, TX

Registered Nurse 01/2013 - 03/2016

Pediatric ICU and pediatric cardiac ICU trained.

· Preceptor/ mentor to new graduate nurses and travel nurses.

· Unit leader and resource

· Expert in continuous renal replacement therapy.

· Expert in care of post operative patients including general surgery, trauma, orthopedic, neurosurgical, and congenital heart disease.

· Preceptor and mentor for new nurses.

· Team-oriented, skilled in critical thinking and communication

Presbyterian Medical Services, Albuquerque, NM

Registered Nurse 06/2009 - 01/2013

·Pediatric intensive care and congenital heart disease trained registered nurse.

·Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications including blood products to patients and monitored responses.

·Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

·Expert in post operative care of general surgical and congenital heart disease patients and their families.

·Expert at peritoneal dialysis.

·Trained to float to acute care pediatrics and neonatal intensive care units.

·Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.

Education and Training

The University of Texas At Arlington Arlington, TX

Master of Science in Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

05/2020

Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

12/2012

Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM

Associate of Science in Nursing

05/2009

New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM

Bachelor of Arts in Community Health

12/2007

Activities and Honors

· American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)- Member since 2019

· Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP)- Member since 2018

· DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses- Recipient 2016. Nominee 2019

License and Certifications

APRN- CNP – 1014443- Issued: 9/22/2020 Expires: 01/31/2021

AANPBC certification- FNP-C- Issued: 8/20/2020 Expires: 8/19/2025

Registered Nurse- Texas Board of Nursing - Expires 01/2021

BLS- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association- Expires 01/2022

PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- American Heart Association-Expires 01/2022

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